Summer is here, and if you’re like me, you’ve been dreaming of the beach. Here are 13 must-have items, that will have you beach ready in no time. I love the teeny bikinis splashed with bright colors, printed beach towels, fun flip flops, and beautiful nail polish colors. Hopefully you can use some of my favorite items, as inspiration for your own beach attire. Surf’s up!
We just celebrated the first weekend of summer, and it sure was adventurous! It was a gorgeous Sunday here in Manhattan. I spent the weekend, in the sunshine, shopping, attending a birthday party, and spent a fun afternoon at the Central Park Carnival. Yes, there is a carnival in Central Park during the summer, full of rides, games, cotton candy, and of course, ice cream! My summer in New York has felt like a stay-cation, so far. We’ve tried to do something adventurous each weekend, besides stopping by our usual hangouts. This weekend was the carnival.
To style my outfit for our fun afternoon, I chose a bright yellow fit and flare dress from Pookie and Sebastian. There is absolutely no way you’ll ever have a bad day in a bright yellow dress. The color is so happy. It attracts positive attention and usually a smile from others around you.
It has officially been one year since the launch of Sleepless in Sequins. We created our site through a combined love for design, style, and photography. Meet the man behind the camera, Grant Friedman. He is my husband, photographer, and best friend. Together we create style shoots, attend fashion events, and runway shows. He challenges me, and inspires me to create every day. Sleepless in Sequins has become our hobby, our love, and our direct connection with the fashion and photography industries.
This Labor Day weekend felt like our own New York stay-cation, as my husband and I celebrated our first anniversary together. We went to The Standard Grill for a delicious brunch, Le Bain for drinks, and topped off our day with a fancy dinner at The Nomad. I highly recommend it, if you’ve never been. The food is absolutely delicious.
It was a lovely evening on Martha’s Vineyard, and we decided to journey to Menemsha Beach, which is famous for its gorgeous sunsets. Ever since I was a child, we made a tradition of spending time at Menemsha Beach. The beach was just as I remembered it, with boats docked at the harbor, soft white sand, gentle ocean waves, and a cool breeze. We laid out our blankets, beach chairs, and unpacked the lobster rolls we picked up from the local shop. We opened a great bottle of wine, and toasted to the beautiful evening.
While vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard, we enjoyed the sunny weather and spent time at Lambert’s Cove Beach. The beach was a welcomed change from the Concrete Jungle, otherwise known as Manhattan.
While vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard, we spent an evening strolling through Edgartown. It is a beautiful, quaint little town on the water, full of white picket fences, lovely homes, and charming boutiques. The town is so picturesque. We walked through the shops, admired the boats, and dined at a wonderful restaurant called Alchemy.
My long awaited week of relaxation had arrived, and I was bursting with excitement. I was on my way to Martha’s Vineyard, a small island located in Massachusetts, just off the coast of Cape Cod. Martha’s Vineyard has been my family’s vacation destination, since I was a child, and I have many wonderful memories there.
Afternoon parties, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and champagne under the sun are some of my favorite ways to celebrate the summer. With so many events to attend, summer is in full swing and I am finally able to wear some of my lovliest outfits and accessories for the season.
While attending New York designer, Von Vonni’s Rooftop Event, I was introduced to one of his most popular styles, the Transformer Dress. Von helped me choose a gorgeous Sky Blue dress, which I couldn’t wait to try. The fabric drapes beautifully and is flattering on any figure. The dress can be worn multiple ways, and the color selection is beautiful. It was tough to pick my favorite. This dress is perfect for a special occasion or a night out on the town. It transforms into a lovely daytime dress as well.